New Delhi: Enthused by the formation of the union territory of J&K and Ladakh, the National Federation for New State (NFNS) on Friday raised their demand for the formation of various other new states.
"We have been demanding the formation of separate states for a long time. In support of our demand, we keep organising agitation, blockades etc. We hope the government will also consider our demands," said Rakesh Boro, executive member of the NFNS to ETV Bharat.
The federation has been demanding the creation of Bodoland, Gorkhaland, Vidarbha, Tipraland, Kuki State, Bundelkhand, Purbanchal and Karbi Anglong.
The NFNS has opined that when the government can announce Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh as union territories, the government should also look into our demands seriously.
"Narendra Modi government right now has an absolute majority in the Parliament. So, if he wishes we can definitely get our new states. We believe Narendra Modi would definitely fulfil his election promise," said Bora.
The NFNS leaders are also likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah among others.
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